Latest Transfer News: Chelsea Eye Lamine Camara and Liverpool Open Sarr Talks
- Liverpool has opened negotiations with Crystal Palace to sign winger Ismaila Sarr in a deal worth £50 million, according to reporting from This Is Anfield and journalist Fabrizio...
- The proposal for Sarr, who has three years remaining on his contract at Crystal Palace, was submitted as the club seeks a ready-made replacement for departed wingers Mo...
- The pursuit of Sarr marks a shift toward experienced players.
Liverpool has opened negotiations with Crystal Palace to sign winger Ismaila Sarr in a deal worth £50 million, according to reporting from This Is Anfield and journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old Senegal international is a target to bolster the club’s right flank following Liverpool’s withdrawal from a bid for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.
The proposal for Sarr, who has three years remaining on his contract at Crystal Palace, was submitted as the club seeks a ready-made replacement for departed wingers Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. Sarr missed Palace’s opening match of the season due to reported injury and has also drawn interest from Galatasaray this month, This Is Anfield reported on August 26, 2026.
Liverpool’s Right Wing Strategy and Target History
The pursuit of Sarr marks a shift toward experienced players. This Is Anfield notes that Liverpool previously prioritized young options with clear upscale. Sarr’s professional history includes stints at Metz, Rennes, Watford, and Marseille before joining Crystal Palace.
This is not the first time Liverpool has targeted the winger. According to This Is Anfield, the club made an enquiry to Watford for Sarr in 2020. That pursuit ended when Liverpool instead signed Diogo Jota from Wolves.
Squad Implications and Potential Departures
Sarr is viewed as a supplementary signing rather than the primary target for the wing positions. Liverpool continues negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, who remains the priority target for the left wing, This Is Anfield reported.
If Sarr joins the squad, he would be considered a viable starter along with the existing group of wingers including Rio Ngumoha and Victor Munoz. The acquisition of two new wingers before the Tuesday transfer deadline could change the status of current player Cody Gakpo.
This Is Anfield reports that Gakpo could become available if these signings are finalized, with Tottenham and Man City both registering their interest. Some reports indicate Gakpo has already chosen a transfer to Manchester City.
Broader Premier League Transfer Activity
Beyond the activity at Anfield, other Premier League clubs are moving on key targets. Chelsea could sign Monacos Lamine Camara imminently. Additionally, Nottingham Forest lead race for Tottenhams Pape.